Monster Hunter Wilds Nears 1 Million Peak Concurrent Players on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger From Here

Monster Hunter Wilds has stormed onto the scene with a staggering launch, boasting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. Capcom's latest action-adventure title, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, swiftly climbed to become the eighth most-played game on Steam of all time, with a peak of 987,482 concurrent users. This remarkable figure surpasses the all-time highs of popular titles such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur's Gate 3. Notably, it has already eclipsed the peak concurrent numbers of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World, which hit 334,684 in 2018.

It's important to remember that the actual peak concurrent player count for Monster Hunter Wilds is likely to be even higher, as neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose player statistics for their platforms. As the game progresses into its first weekend on sale, there's a strong possibility that the Steam concurrent player count will surpass the 1 million mark, potentially even overtaking Cyberpunk 2077. Speculation is rife about whether the game could reach the impressive 2 million concurrent players milestone.

While Capcom has yet to release official sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, all indicators suggest a tremendously successful launch. For context, Monster Hunter World achieved 25 million sales in six years, becoming Capcom's best-selling game ever. However, it's worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with some players citing performance issues.

IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds scored an 8/10, with our team commenting: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."

For those eager to dive in, be sure to check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to see how long it took various members of the IGN team to complete the game. If you're preparing for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types in the game.

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